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Japanese word
タワー
Pronunciation
Romajitawā
Meaning
- nountower
Example
あのタワーから海が見えます。a no ta wā ka ra umi ga mi e ma su
You can see the sea from that tower.
More examples
このタワーは夜になるとライトアップされます。ko no ta wā wa yoru ni na ru to ra i to a ppu sa re ma su
This tower is lit up at night.
Core concept
A tall structure rises above its surroundings and often serves as a landmark or supports a particular function.
Common phrases
タワーに上るta wā ni nobo ru
climb a tower
タワーの高さta wā no taka sa
the height of a tower
タワーを建てるta wā o ta te ru
build a tower
Similar words
塔tō: A tall structure, often narrow, that may stand alone or form part of a building.
Definition in Japanese
周囲より高くそびえ立つ建造物。shū i yo ri taka ku so bi e ta tsu ken zō butsu
Word origin
タワー (tawā) is a Japanese loanword from English tower, which comes through Old French tour from Latin turris, meaning "tower".
Usage tips
- In English, tower appears in compounds such as control tower and tower block, so it can describe a structure built for a specific purpose as well as a landmark.